Intended Learning Outcome 1: Draw the organizational set-up of a typical cargo ship.

MASTER

This is the top maritime job, that of a Master or Captain on board a cargo or passenger ship.
A Captain is, simply, overall incharge of the entire vessel and the highest authority at sea. More
specifically, he is in charge of safety of the crew, vessel and cargo. He is charged with ensuring
that all international and local laws are followed properly, and that all management policies are
fully complied with.

DECK DEPARTMENT

The deck department is responsible for the navigational safety and integrity of the vessel. In
addition to navigation, our deck department must also ensure that all lifesaving and fire fighting
equipment is ready and properly working at all times in accordance with international laws and
regulations that our ships have to abide by. All crew safety training is coordinated through the
deck department. The deck department is also responsible for the security of the vessel as well
as the overall maintenance of the ships exterior surfaces and open decks.

CHIEF OFFICER

Working as the head of the deck department, he/she is second in charge of the ship after the
Captain. The chief officer supervises the deck crew and ensures that personnel are working in
coordination. He/she is also responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew. Extensive
experience with a minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in subordinate positions onboard ships
along with a maritime qualification is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a
must. This position has a possibility for promotion to the Captain.
DECK CADET

Deck Cadets learn to load ships, store cargo, handle gear, stationary rigging, and running
gear, and learns ship stability, ship maneuvering and ship management and perform a variety of
operations and maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain
line and ship equipment. In the process, they earn qualified sea time hours. In short, a deck
cadet performs all navigational and maintenance duties on a water based vessel under
supervision of a deck officer.

SECOND OFFICER

The Second Officer of a merchant ship is responsible for the navigation of the ship working
from the bridge. He/she is also responsible for maintaining navigational equipment on the
bridge. A formal maritime qualification along with a minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in
subordinate positions onboard ships is required for this position. Fluency in English language is a
must.

THIRD OFFICER

The Third Officer of a merchant ship is responsible for the safety of the ship and the crew.
He/she undertakes the responsibilities for maintenance of lifeboats and fire-fighting and signal
equipment. A formal maritime qualification along with a minimum 2 to 3 of years of experience
in subordinate positions on board ships is required. Fluency in English language is a must.

BOATSWAIN

Directly reporting to First Mate, he/she acts as a foreman of the unlicensed deck crew. A
senior Able Seaman is usually considered for this position. Reasonable English skill is desired for
this position.

CARPENTER

The Carpenter is a member of the Deck Department and is responsible for all carpentry
work and various woodwork and general repairs aboard the cruise ship during the voyage. One
of the Carpenters is appointed as a Chief Carpenter and delegates tasks and responsibilities to
the less experienced members of the team while providing on-the-job training

ABLE SEAMAN

Able Seaman works as a watchstander or a day worker, depending on the requirement on the
ship. When the ship is not moving, he may be asked to perform security related watches.
ORDINARY SEAMAN

Ordinary Seaman or OS is an entry-level position in the deck department. An OS performs

various general duties within the deck department. His duties include taking care of general
needs of the crew and guarding the ship while in port. This position has a possibility for
promotion to Able Seaman.

RADIO DEPARTMENT

The radio department is responsible for all of the cruise ship’s radio and other
communications, and the systems involved. They operate and maintain all of the radio
communication devices on the ship, including satellite hookups, Marisat communications, faxes
and telegraph.

RADIO OPERATOR

Radio officers are responsible for operating all the telecommunication equipment and radio
sets available on the ship that are being used to remain in communicationwith the ports and
also the neighboring ships. The radio officers have to ascertain that all the international radio
communication laws are being followed while the messages are being sent and received.

STEWARD'S DEPARTMENT

The steward department consists of service staff and generally refers to the galley (kitchens).
The main duties of these crew members are to prepare and serve meals for the ship’s crew and
conducting general housekeeping aboard the ship.

CHIEF STEWARD

Chief steward is the most senior member of the Steward’s Department and has a supervisory
role. The steward generally instructs other personnel on daily duties such as cooking and
serving meals, cleaning and maintenance, and overseeing inventory and ordering supplies.

1st COOK

The 1st cook oversees preparing and serving meals. They take part in planning meals, taking
inventory and storing equipment.

2nd COOK

This is the entry-level position in the Steward’s Department. Assistants generally help
stewards and cooks prepare food, wash dishes and conduct general cleaning.

GALLEY UTILITYMAN
 The galley utility is primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the dish station
in the galley. They will be washing all pots, pans, silverware, service items, and glassware for
each meal served on board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The galley utility will also be required
to keep their work station clean and sanitary.

MESSMEN

The messman's job is not an easy one - his duties are many and varied. He is coffee man,
assistant cook, pantry man, waiter, dishwasher, bedroom steward, and porter. He must have in
mind, however, that he is training to become a Chief Steward, a position far removed from that
of messman in prestige, as well as in responsibility and honor. It is an interesting and highly
skilled profession.

ENGINE DEPARTMENT

An engine department or engineering department is an organizational unit aboard

a ship that is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the propulsion systems
and the support systems for crew, passengers, and cargo.[1] These include the ship engine, fuel
oil, lubrication, waterdistillation, separation process, lighting, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

CHIEF ENGINEER

The Chief Engineer is the manager of the engineering department and is responsible for the
engine room’s efficient operation and the operation of all mechanical equipment on the ship. In
this respect, the Chief Engineer shoulders much responsibility for the safe and continued
running of the ship.

ENGINE CADET

The Engine Cadet is placed onboard for the purpose of training to become an Engineer
Officer, learing the rudiments of his shipboard functions through an on-the-job training scheme
and by the collective support of his shipmates and superiors, particularly the Seanior Engineer
Officers.

1st ASSISTANT ENGINEER

First Assistant Engineers will direct and perform maintenance and repair work on
Engineering Department’s ship systems in accordance with manufacturers and shipbuilder’s
technical manuals and NOAA policy. Provide guidance and direction to other assistant engineers
performing maintenance when called upon based on his/her knowledge and experience as the
more senior engineer.
2nd ASSISTANT ENGINEER

The 2nd engineer provides utmost assistance to the Chief engineer for running the ship
efficiently. Moreover, second engineer is also in-charge of all the operational engineers and the
crew of the engine room. He ensures for their personnel safety and routine duties. He also plans
the overall maintenance of all the machinery present in the engine room of the ship

3rd ASSISTANT ENGINEER

The 3rd assistant engineer is in charge of the eight to twelve watch. He maintains lighting
fittings. Repairs malfunctioning accessories in living quarters. Assist other engineers as directed.

WATERTENDER

Watertender is a crewman aboard a steam-powered ship who is responsible for tending to

the fires and boilers in the ship's engine room.

FIREMEN

Fireman is responsible for maintenance and handling of firefighting equipment onboard the
ship. A certification in firefighting along with some prior experience required for this position.

OILERS

Oiler lubricates moving components of the engines and their auxiliary equipment and
monitors the condition and oil level in the engines.

WIPERS

Wiper is responsible for general duties within the engine department such as cleaning of
engine room and various tools and equipment.

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Malapitan,dominic S.

Mandabon, Junry

Manzano, Crivev V.

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